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Winner - 12 runners
990y
Going:
Surface: D
MALIBU SANGRIA (6) is a consistent performer with three minor placings from four starts this time in work. Was prominent throughout and finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. COLONEL PUNCH (10) finished ninth over 6½f at Turf Paradise (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on January 27. Rates highly and should take some beating. COLFAX KID (3) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2 lengths over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Winning rider E P Gomez sticks and he cannot be discounted. HANDMEDOWN D'ORO (7) won at this track (Dirt) two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing fifth over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Should be thereabouts in this suitable race.